Who should I start in Week 9, Mike Washington Jr. or Samaje Perine?

Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Mike Washington Jr. at RB36 (range #30–#38) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 7.0 vs 6.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Washington Jr. or Samaje Perine?

Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Washington Jr. RB35 (range #33–#37) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Mike Washington Jr. for Samaje Perine?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Washington Jr. is ranked #138 overall and Samaje Perine #249, so Mike Washington Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Mike Washington Jr. or Samaje Perine?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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This week: Mike Washington Jr.
Rest of season: Mike Washington Jr. — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Mike Washington Jr.

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	Mike Washington Jr.	Samaje Perine
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead	RB35#33–#37edge	RB56#47–#64
Week 9	RB36#30–#38edge	RB47#42–#51
Week 9 projection (PPR)	7.0edge	6.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #138 overalledge	3 #249 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+37 ranks · +131 val	+32 ranks · +40 val
Rostered	47%	11%
Bye	13	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Mike Washington Jr. or Samaje Perine?: Mike Washington Jr.. This week's consensus has Mike Washington Jr. at RB36 (range #30–#38) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 7.0 vs 6.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Washington Jr. or Samaje Perine?: Mike Washington Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Washington Jr. RB35 (range #33–#37) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mike Washington Jr. for Samaje Perine?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Washington Jr. is ranked #138 overall and Samaje Perine #249, so Mike Washington Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.